I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.

I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can't write a note.

In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.

Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap. Getting from page four to page five is more important than spending three weeks getting page four perfect.

It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.

I've been writing full-time since 1978.

The storm hit with all the fury of a woman who’d been dieting for six months, only to discover she’d gained four pounds.